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• Nichols Hills and NW Community Magazine featuring Fall Home & Garden. • NW OKC Chamber Community Guide and Membership Directory. • Specials from TLC Garden Center.
Nichols Hills Mayor Peter Hoffman and Vice Mayor Steven Goetzinger present retired Municipal Judge Charles B. Lutz with a plaque honoring his 32 years of service. Page 9
Fashion Editor Jennifer Clark shows us what is on trend. Pages B1, B2, B5 & B6.
OKC FRIDAY Vol. 52 No. 22 • Two Sections • 18 pages September 28, 2018
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Quail Creek Country Club dedicates golf hole to Chi Chi Rodriguez
By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
Golf legend Chi Chi Rodriguez returned to Quail Creek Golf & Country Club last weekend for a dinner banquet honoring him and the dedication of Hole No. 6. J.R. Homsey chaired and emceed the event, which honored Rodriguez’s historic eight consecutive birdies beginning at the No. 6 hole on the Quail Creek course in the “Silver Pages” senior tournament in 1987. It is the only time Rodriguez ever achieved this record in his pro career. “When you’re hot, you’re hot,” Rodriguez said. Seated are Rodriguez and Homsey, standing are Club Manager Chad Drake and Patsy Homsey. - Photo By Vicki Clark
Work set to begin soon on city streets By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer The first of the street resurfacing projects authorized in the bond issue that voters in The Village approved earlier this year is scheduled to start
next month, while bids on the last two of the six street repair contracts were opened Monday. In a related matter, the bid letting on reconstruction of Britton Road between May Avenue and Pennsylvania
Avenue was pushed back again because of technical issues. Crossland Heavy Contractors of Oklahoma City is scheduled to start the first of See STREETS, Page 7
The extra half-penny increase in The Village city sales tax has already produced more than $165,000 for the municipality’s Capital Improvement Fund. Along with a $10.38 million capital improvements bond issue, The Village voters on Jan. 9 also approved a half-cent increase in the city sales tax, raising the rate from 4 percent to 4.5 percent (or four and one-half cents per dollar) effective April 1. The extra sales-tax revenue is earmarked solely and exclusively for capital improvements. The Oklahoma Tax Commission remitted $472,073 in city sales tax receipts to The Village this month, an 11.63 percent increase over the same month a year ago. City Manager Bruce Stone said $52,452 of that disbursement was deposited in the Capital Improvements Fund, and similar sums were deposited in previous months. Use tax collections in The Village jumped to $62,937 this month, twice as much as the $31,071 received last September. Receipts from tobacco taxes, though – which the Legislature doubled earlier this year – are trending downward, Stone told The Village City Council. The Legislature increased the tobacco tax by $1 per pack, to $2.03 per pack of 20. The cigarette tax typically generates about $60,000 per year for The Village coffers, Stone said, but year-to-date receipts “are down 62 percent.”
Nichols Hills police receive grant for cameras to help to catch the bad guys By Mike W. Ray Staff Writer
- Photo by Mike W. Ray
Nichols Hills Police Officer Jarred McHenry examines one of the three license plate recognition cameras that can “read” and store the text from car tags of vehicles in front of or behind the police cruiser while it’s moving. The small device over the spotlight on the driver’s side is a thermal imaging camera. “If someone’s hiding in the bushes at night, that camera can detect their presence from their body heat,” Nichols Hills Assistant Police Chief Casey Nix said.
A grant to purchase sophisticated license plate recognition equipment was presented recently to the Nichols Hills Police Department. A $25,000 donation from Nichols Hills Crime and Fire Prevention, Inc., paid for a Vigilant Solutions license plate recognition
Do the Chicken Dance Sunday with Quail Creek homeowners Sunday is Fall Family Festival and Oktoberfest time in Quail Creek. Everyone is welcome to attend the festivities, set for 4-6 p.m. at Berta Fay Rex Quail Creek Park. Organizers urge people to bring their family and friends. “This is going to be super fun for all ages and you won’t want to miss it,” they said. There will be an estimated 15 games and tons of prizes, live music, food and more. Plans are for face painting, a photo booth and pumpkin painting.
The Bohemian Knights will be providing entertainment with an Oktoberfest/polka-themed playlist, including the Chicken Dance. Tickets are required for the games and activities and can be purchased through noon sunday online at www.quailcreek.org. Each ticket costs $1, but bundle discounts of $15 for 20 tickets for non Quail Creek Homeowners Association members and $15 for 25 tickets for HOA members. Donations and volunteers are still needed. For more information, email foundation@quailcreek.org.
system, Platesearch. The funds paid for installation of three cameras, plus the requisite computer hardware and software, on one NHPD cruiser. The system can almost instantaneously read tags on vehicles directly ahead of the police unit, as well as vehicles approaching or passing in the opposite lanes, Cox said. It can capture the text on almost all
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of the tags coming and going on a two-lane road or street, and 80 percent or more on a four-lane street or highway, Cox said. The system scans the National Crime Information Center database for amber, silver, blue and wanted alerts, stolen vehicles and wanted persons, he said. See POLICE, Page 3
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Friday Events
Puppies and 300 guests attend fund raising event
Anne Crum holds Domino at Central OK Humane Society’s Hero Awards gala.
Anne Crum and Shannon Presti chaired the Central Oklahoma Humane Society 2018 Hero Awards Gala recently at the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club. The event raised more than $200,000 with about 300 people attending. The organization rescues sick or injured dogs, cats, puppies and kittens, which are most at risk for euthanasia in local shelters because of minor
injuries or treatable conditions. They also foster and provide adoption services for these animals. This year’s gala honored 3 Heroes: Mellow (owner Mary Casey-Kelly); Duke (owners Daniel Mercer and Amanda Alewine); and Bridget (owner Geoff Hoffman). Twenty puppies were special guests and watched over by some of the 40 volunteers for the event.
John and grandchildren: Dominique Salmeron, Sofia Kibodeaus, Mateo Salmeron, Aidan Salmeron and Miya Salmeron.
Doctor celebrates 90th birthday Dr. John Salmeron celebrated his 90th birthday at the home of his son Rick in Dallas with 35 family members from Wichita, San Antonio, Rochester NY, and the Dallas area, in September. He emigrated to the US in 1955 from Granada, Spain and was the first in his family to come to the USA. Upon graduation from Medical School, Salmeron was first Board Certified Anesthesiologist at Baptist Medical Center when he began his private practice in 1963 and retired after 40 years of service to this community Celebrants included his children and grandchildren: John, Jr. and wife Pearl from
Drs. John and wife Lois, center, with Rick, John, Jr. Salmeron and daughter Beth.
Hillsborough, NC and their twins; Aidan (a freshman at the University of Albany) and Miya (a freshman at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill); Beth and husband Bruce with
daughter Sofia, who is 13 years old, from San Antonio; and Rick Salmeron and wife Barbara, and children Mateo (a sophomore at Texas A & M); and Dominique (a senior in high school in Dallas).
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The day the Nichols Hills subscription with Vigilant Solutions went “live,” Cox said, the Nichols Hills Police Department was able to locate a suspect who used a stolen credit card from an auto burglary. The suspect’s vehicle information was captured by other Vigilant systems multiple times on the southwest side of Oklahoma City. The police chief said that eventually he hopes Nichols Hills will have enough money to install Vigilant cameras on some traffic lights and entrances to the municipality, because a stationary device “can gather data 24/7/365.” Nichols Hills Crime and Fire Prevention,
Inc., is a private organization whose members are Oklahoma State University President Burns Hargis, Tom Kilpatrick, banker Hank Bradley, Phil Pippin of Pippin Properties, businessman Fletcher Williams and retired FBI agent Scott Forbes, president of the group. Forbes said the
organization will soon launch a fund-raising campaign to help the Nichols Hills Fire Department buy several thermal imaging cameras that would attach to the mask of each firefighter’s selfcontained breathing apparatus. The department has two hand-held units now but wants to
acquire a dozen of the hands-free devices, which cost approximately $1,400 each, Fire Chief Kevin Boydston said. A thermal imaging camera can detect a fire through dense smoke in a burning building, and can detect the outlines of a person who might be trapped inside a burning structure, he said.
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John Marshall faces big test against Heritage Hall By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Admittedly facing a lighter schedule to open the season, the John Marshall football team faces its toughest test this Friday against Fridayland rival Heritage Hall. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at historic Taft Stadium. The Bears have cruised to a 4-0 record, including a 7610 victory at Bridge Creek last Friday night in their district opener.
“Most of the opponents we’ve faced this year are rebuilding, and we haven’t really been tested,” coach Rashaun Woods said. “I think we have a talented team and they are getting better every week.” John Marshall is the defending Class 3A state champion, while Heritage Hall won the 4A state title last year. The Chargers are currently ranked No. 1 and the Bears are No. 2 in The Oklahoman’s latest poll.
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WEEK 5 SCHEDULE Friday, September 28 Oakridge at Casady Crescent at Crossings Christian Deer Creek at Lawton Heritage Hall at John Marshall Woodward at McGuinness Bridge Creek at Mount St. Mary Southmoore at PC North Note: All games start at 7 p.m., unless noted.
Heritage Hall blew past Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary, 34-2, in its district opener on Thursday to sit at 3-1 overall and 1-0 in District 3A-1.
The Chargers also handed the Bears their only two regular season losses over the last two years. “They are a very talented team and
very well coached,” Woods said. “It will be a difficult game.” Friday’s winner would have an upper hand in the race for a district championship. “We know the implications and what this game could mean,” Woods told FRIDAY. “Our guys can’t get too caught up in the emotion of the moment.” John Marshall sits atop the district standings, along with Heritage Hall, Perkins-Tryon and Kingfisher. Heritage Hall is rid-
ing a three-game winning streak and have outscored opponents 70-9 over the last two games. “We have to be able to slow them offensively,” Woods said of the Chargers. “We’ll also need to move the ball against them. They are very stingy up front.” Woods knows Friday night will be his team’s biggest game of the year to this point. “We will definitely have our work cut out for us to say the least,” the coach said.
FOOTBALL | WEEK 4 SPOTLIGHT: CHARGERS 34, ROCKETS 2
Heritage Hall runs over Mount St. Mary By Jason Jewell Sports Editor Jumping out to a quick lead, Heritage Hall rolled to a 34-2 win over Fridayland rival Mount St. Mary last Thursday night at Pop Murray Field in the district opener both teams. The game was moved to Thursday to
avoid the heavy rain that hit the OKC metro area on Friday. “We really wanted to get off to a fast start,” Chargers coach Brett Bogert said after the game. “We had a pretty sloppy first series, but were able to clean it up.” Tailback Billy Ross Jr. set the tone early by taking the opening kickoff 94 yards for a touchdown. In its first offensive series, Heritage Hall marched down the field and faced a fourth down from the Mount St. Mary 2yard line. The Rockets held Ross out of the end zone, stopping him at the one.
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Heritage Hall’s Billy Ross Jr. (8) breaks free for a 45yard touchdown run against Mount St. Mary last Thursday night. Trailing the play is Conner Carey (4).
The Chargers stopped the Rockets on their ensuing series, and scored in four plays with Conner Carey catching a
Heritage Hall offensive lineman Melvin Swindle (76) tries to block Mount St. Mary defensive end Charlie Lane (62) during last Thursday’s game.
32-yard TD from quarterback Robert Mbroh. Ross scored twice in the second quarter on runs of 5 and 45 yards, while Carey rushed for a 22-yard touchdown midway through the period. “It’s great to have (Ross),” Bogert said. “He and Conner (Carey) really inspire and courage each other, regardless of how the other is doing.” Mount St. Mary scored a safety when Heritage Hall mishanded a punt in their end zone with about seven minutes left.
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FOOTBALL | WEEK 4 ROUNDUP
Irish rout Northwest Classen Running out to a big lead in the first quarter, McGuinness cruised to a 56-0 win over Northwest Classen last Thursday at Pribil Stadium. Dominic Richardson scored three touchdowns, including a 48yard punt return along with runs of 49 and four yards. Quarterback Luke Tarman tossed a 33-yard pass to Aaron Beck for the Irish (3-1, 1-0 5A-2).
STILLWATER UPENDS ANTLERS Deer Creek saw Stillwater erupt for three touchdowns in the second quarter en route to a 49-28 loss to the Pioneers last Thursday night. Quarterback Gaven Houska accounted for
43-13 loss at Fort Worth-Trinity Valley last Friday in the Southwest Preparatory Conference opener. Quarterback Parker Quillen tossed a 25yard touchdown to Caleb Campbell, while Denver Wilson connected with Lennard Keuhl for a 76-yard
KNIGHTS CLIP NORTHEAST Scoring four times in the first half, Crossings Christian maintained one of two top spots in the district with a 41-14 victory at Northeast last Thursday. Tailbacks Jacob Snyder and Cole McMurphy rushed for two touchdowns each for the Knights (4-1, 30 A-3). Quarterback Owen Crotts also tossed a pair of touchdowns to Hunter Johnson covering 12 and 51 yards.
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PC North’s Angelo Bell makes an acrobatic catch against Edmond North.
three touchdowns on a 6-yard run along with a pair of TD passes to Randy Childers for 52 yards and Axel Welch for eight yards. Dylan Diaz also scored on a 4-yard run for the Antlers (1-3, 01 6AII-1). CYCLONES FALL AT TRINITY VALLEY Casady suffered a
score for the Cyclones (1-3, 0-1 SPC). OTHER RESULTS On Friday, PC North (4-0, 1-0 6AI-2) continued its strong start to the season with a 28-7 victory at Edmond North. John Marshall (4-0, 1-0 3A-1) won 76-10 win at Bridge Creek. – By Jason Jewell
CROSS COUNTRY ROUNDUP
Antlers 14th at Chile Pepper Two Fridayland runners cracked the top 15 to highlight a good showing by the Deer Creek, Mount St. Mary and Casady cross country teams at the prestigious Chile Pepper Festival in Fayetteville, Ark. The Antler boys finished 14th, while the Rockets were 40th
and Casady came in 49th out of 89 teams from Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas. The Antler girls took 15th place; Casady finished 27th and Mount St. Mary was 41st out of 79 teams. Casady’s Sam Bass secured a Fridaylandbest eighth place out of 651 runners in the boys division. Deer Creek’s Steven Clark followed up with a 12th-place effort in the 5-kilome-
ter event. Aubrey Byers and Ivonnah Viney, both from Deer Creek, finished 22nd and 32nd, respectively, to lead the Antlers in the girls’ 5K race. Four other athletes cracked the top 100, including Deer Creek’s Jack Reed in 68th, Casady’s Claire Richardson in 91st, along with Antlers Kendall Edelen and Gilbert Velez in 92nd place. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP
Knights, Chargers host regionals With their regular seasons now complete, four Fridayland volleyball teams are scheduled to compete at Class 3A and 4A regionals this weekend. Crossings Christian hosts its 4A regional, which also includes Cache, Weatherford and Douglass. Harding Charter Prep and John Marshall travel to Edmond, along with Clinton, for their 4A regional at OCS. Heritage Hall also hosts a 3A regional, including Oklahoma Bible, Amber-Pocasset and Northeast. Regional tournament winners advance to the state championships next weekend, Oct. 5-6. The 3A tournament is at Newcastle, while the 4A tournament takes place at Moore. ROCKETS 2ND AT CHISHOLM TRAIL TOURNEY After cruising through pool play and the semifinals, Mount St. Mary fell 3-0 to 4A No. 1 Christian Heritage last Saturday to finish second at the Chisholm Trail Conference tournament in Norman. The 5A No. 4 Rockets (30-6) posted seven wins at the tournament, including two victories each against Heritage Hall, OCS and host Community Christian.
The 3A No. 5 Chargers (17-15), meanwhile, finished fifth at the tournament with four wins. They beat Newcastle twice, along with 4A No. 4 Bethany and Community Christian. Mount St. Mary finishes its regular season this week with two home games against Norman this Monday and 5A No. 1 Tulsa Kelley on Thursday. OTHER RESULTS Irish sweep PCN, CA: Not giving up a set, McGuinness cruised to a pair of 3-0 sweeps at PC North last Thursday and against 5A No. 6 Carl Albert. The Irish (22-5), now ranked No. 1 in 5A, host 5A No. 2 Cascia Hall this Monday at 6 p.m. Antlers down Mustang: Deer Creek rolled to a pair of wins in last week’s action, with a 3-1 decision against 6A No. 10 Mustang and a 3-0 sweep at Norman. The 6A No. 3 Antlers (17-5) compete at the Stillwater tournament this weekend and visit No. 13 Southmoore on Tuesday. Panthers split games: PC North got a mixed bag from its games last week, highlighted by a 3-0 loss to McGuinness and a 3-1 victory at Choctaw. The Panthers (12-7) visit Norman this Thursday at 6 p.m. in their regular-season finale. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
SOFTBALL ROUNDUP
Deer Creek hosts 6A regional Deer Creek begins its quest for another berth in the state tournament this week in hosting a Class 6A regional tournament. The Antlers are set to face Lawton at noon this Thursday, with Choctaw and Midwest City to follow at 2 p.m. PC North is on the road for its 6A regional in Sand Springs. The Panthers take on Tulsa Union at 2 p.m. Thursday, after the opener between Sand Springs and Enid. The losers for both regionals play at 4 p.m. Thursday, while the winners battle at 6 p.m. First pitch for the final is set for 2 p.m. Oct. 5 and the “if necessary” game follows at 4 p.m. Each regional champion moves on to the state tournament Oct. 11-
13 in Shawnee. HERITAGE HALL EDGES WELLSTON Heritage Hall’s Tia Brown hit a single to score Lauren Day in the bottom of the seventh inning to help the Chargers claim a 5-4 win over Wellston last Thursday. Kyann Woods and Trudi Taylor led the way with two hits each, with Taylor belting a triple and both driving in runs. Alina Wilson and Maci English also had singles for Heritage Hall (8-16) and each scored a run. Day allowed just a run on four hits in 1 2/3 innings and struck out one to earn the pitching victory. Woods started the game and gave up three runs on four hits in 5 1/3 innings while striking out five. Story continued at www.okcfriday.com.
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CALENDAR EVENTS THEATRE
Sept. 28-30 • ‘The Music Man’
Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) and CityRep Theatre are proud to present “The Music Man in Concert” at the OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit tickets.occc.edu or call the OCCC Cultural Programs box office at (405) 682-7579.
Open now • Jim Henson – Life and Legacy
A special exhibit at the American Banjo Museum, Jim Henson – Life and Legacy, fondly remembers the optimistic visionary of who created the Muppets and positively influenced generations of the young and young at heart. In addition to Kermit the Frog, original artwork, rare photographs, pop culture objects and many very personal insights, Jim Henson – Life and Legacy will feature a very special banjo as well. One of the most famous banjos of all time, the Muppets Banjo, originally owned and played by British musician Martin Kershaw, has arguably accompanied more stars than any other banjo in history. The museum is located at 9 E. Sheridan. Call (405) 604-2793 for hours and details.
FILM
Oct. 3 • Film Series
Oklahoma City University’s Film Institute will continue its 37th annual international film series at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3 with Feras Fayyad’s Last Men in Aleppo. The screening is free to the public in the Kerr McGee Auditorium of the Meinders School of Business at N.W. 27th Street and McKinley Avenue. A discussion about the film will follow the screening for those who wish to stay. For more information about the series, visit the Film Institute website at okcufilmlit.org.
FUNDRAISERS
Oct. 13 • Okla. Senior Cabaret
Attend a worthy cause and see a fun filled show sure to put a song in your heart and a kick in your step, put on by Seniors 55 and older. The talented founder and director Joan Colee and the entire Cabaret cordially invite you to come see them perform on Oct. 13 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. at Randall University (formally Hillsdale Baptist College), 3701 S. I35
Service Rd. (west side) in Moore. All proceeds go to John W. Keyes Hearing Center, OU Health Science Center. You can purchase tickets in advance by calling (405) 840-1242 or at show time.
HEALTH
Oct. 1 • Walking Program
Fall is here, and the mornings are cooler. This is a great time to start exercising outside. The Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service is offering a “Walk with Ease Program” starting Monday, at 8:30 a.m. This program is an Arthritis Foundation Certified Walking Program. The walking program will be held at the Oklahoma CityCounty Health Department (OCCHD) walking trails, located at 2600 NE 63rd Street. To register for this free program, call 7131125 or email taylor. conner@okstate.edu and visit the website oces.okstate.edu/oklahoma.
EXHIBITS
Oct. 13 •
Victorian Radicals
The Oklahoma City Museum of Art will be the first United States venue to host Victorian Radicals: From the PreRaphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement. The exhibition opens Oct. 13, and runs through Jan. 6, 2019. Organized by the American Federation of Arts in collaboration with Birmingham Museums Trust, the exhibition’s objects are drawn from the outstanding collection of the city of Birmingham, United Kingdom and will feature 144 works to illuminate this dynamic period of British art.
THIS WEEKEND
Sept. 28 • ZOObrew
Grab your crew and drink some brew at the Oklahoma Zoological Society’s 10th annual ZOObrew on Sept. 28 from 7-10 p.m. for great brews, food trucks, games, music and more. Purchase tickets at zoofriends. org, by phone at (405) 425-0618 or in the ZOO-friends membership office open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
deadCenter Statewide Education Tour
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eadCenter Film kicked off its statewide education tour this week with stops in Fairview, Alva and the Northwest Technology Center. This is the eighth year deadCenter has offered this free educational program to high schools and technology centers around the state. The program won the Governor’s Arts Award for Education in 2014 and has reached more than 18,000 students since its inception. deadCenter launched the statewide education program in an effort to teach filmmaking to rural students. But, throughout the first year, the feedback from teachers was not about filmmaking. One after another, the teachers commented about how effective the activities were for getting students that do not typically work together to collaborate and students that do not normally talk in class to stand in front of class and speak. Starting in year two, deadCenter changed the focus of the program to use the process of making movies to help the students think more creatively, collaborate more willingly and speak more confidently in front of their peers. Each seminar typically lasts one full 50-minute class period and includes an
overview of the film industry in Oklahoma followed by a series of activities related to the different aspects of making a movie. Topics include pitching film concepts, writing screenplays, creating sound effects, acting and auditioning for films, lighting scenes and hiring crew for feature films. New this year: Virtual Reality. deadCenter launched a new tech conference during their film festival in June called techCenter. Throughout the weekend, the most enthusiastic participants at the tech conference were the sixty high school students in town for deadCenter University. They tried out the most demonstrations, watched the most Virtual Reality films and grasped the different technologies faster and more easily than their adult counterparts. Based on their enthusiasm, deadCenter decided to add Virtual Reality to the fall education tour. Now, students across Oklahoma can experience this cutting technology and envision their own future in the next chapter of storytelling.
The target population for the program is rural high school and technology center students. But, deadCenter balances the rural trips with seminars for students in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The goal is to reach as many students as possible and demonstrate how new technology is an important part of every type of job, including filmmaking and storytelling. Innovative thinking leads to new tools and expressions of creativity, which in turn inspire more innovative thinking. deadCenter has been able to keep their education program free to participating high schools and tech centers thanks to multi-year partnerships with Sonic, America’s Drive-In, the Chickasaw Nation, OG&E, Allied Arts and the Inasmuch Foundation. New sponsors Timberlake Construction and the O’Conner Family Foundation joined this year to expand the tour and underwrite the equipment necessary to create the Virtual Reality portion of the tour. If you are interested in supporting the deadCenter Statewide Education program or bringing the award winning tour to your high school or technology center, please email education@deadcenterfilm.org.
City Care event helps city’s homless population City Care, an Oklahoma City based nonprofit organization, will host its second annual Odyssey Project event to raise funds for lowincome and homeless housing on Saturday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m. at Kerr Park. City Care aims to stop the cycle of poverty in Oklahoma City by providing food and shelter for the homeless, supportive housing for low-income families and homeless and tutoring and mentoring for under-resourced youth through its Whiz Kids program. Event organizers hope to raise awareness about homelessness and poverty as well as raise funds for City Care’s affordable housing initiatives. “The Odyssey Project event will
be a beautiful evening with food, wine, live music and camaraderie, but with a very meaningful purpose,” said event chair Jill DeLozier. “We will share real stories through film about Oklahoma City’s homeless and we hope that will motivate attendees and therefore our community, to start creating real change when it comes to domestic violence, addiction and mental illness.” City Care’s COO Rachel Freeman has been working on planning the event for several months and has been overseeing a new documentary film by Dave Morris that will be premiered at the event. “Our idea with The Odyssey Project was to engage the public in a
new way. We invited our friend Crystal Malone to share her story and what life was like before, during and after experiencing homelessness,” said Freeman. “I hope event guests will leave educated, inspired and willing to share their time and resources with our most vulnerable Oklahoma City residents.” Odyssey Project event attendees will receive complimentary parking at a nearby parking garage, heavy hors d’oeuvres and beer and wine with ticketed entry. Live music by The Jeremy Thomas Quartet. Proceeds from The Odyssey
Project event will support City Care's work with those facing homelessness, addiction and poverty, providing meals, case management, tutoring and affordable housing. The event is open to anyone age 21 or over and tickets may be purchased online at citycareokc.org/ events. General admission is $125 per person and sponsorships are still available. Kerr Park is located at 102 Robert S. Kerr Ave. in Oklahoma City. More information can be found online at citycareokc.org/events or by calling the City Care offices at (405) 652-1112.
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the street resurfacing jobs on Oct. 1, weather permitting, City Manager Bruce Stone said Monday. Britton Road will be repaved from Pennsylvania Avenue to Waverly Avenue, and Pennsylvania will be repaved between Britton Road and Westchester Drive. The existing asphalt pavement will be milled off and overlaid with a fresh layer of durable asphalt, and 300 linear feet of curbs will be replaced: half on Britton and the other half on Penn. The job is to be completed within 31 working days, Stone reported. Resurfacing of several other city streets is expected to start immediately afterward. At $2,410,000, Crossland was the low bidder for four contracts to repave approximately 11 miles of streets in The Village. • Three bids were received Monday on the last of the street resurfacing projects in The Village that were
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approved in the bond issue. A-tech Paving of Oklahoma City was the apparent low bidder on the rehabilitation of eight residential streets located east of Penn, north and south of Britton Road. The company bid $464,629 for the job -$124,000 less than the second lowest bidder. Streets that will receive a 2-inch-thick asphalt overlay in that contract are Nichols Road, Waverly Avenue, Lanesboro Drive, Stoneham Avenue, Colebrook Drive, Georgia Avenue, Lancet Lane and Oxford Way. That project will constitute a little over two miles of street repairs, Stone said. At $519,000, Crossland was the apparent low bidder on resurfacing the two eastbound lanes of Hefner Road for a mile and a half, between Pennsylvania Avenue and Lakeside Drive. The existing asphalt will be milled off and the street will receive a new, 2-inch-thick asphalt overlay. In addition, the degraded south-side eastbound lane of Hefner between May Avenue and Lakeside Drive
will be torn out and reconstructed. The Hefner Road project was previously advertised, and three bids ranging from $613,300 to $730,700 were received. However, those bids were rejected in July because of a technicality. Hefner Road carries approximately 21,300 vehicles daily just east of SH-74/Lake Hefner Parkway, records of the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments show. Oklahoma City is responsible for maintaining the westbound
lanes of Hefner Road through The Village; the centerline of the street is the dividing line between the two municipalities. • The biggest pending street improvement project in The Village will be the total reconstruction of a mile-long, three-lane section of Britton Road between May and Penn. Bids on that job were scheduled to be opened on Sept. 20. During a pre-bid meeting, though, contractors detected a traffic control issue and “some oversights on
the plans, such as water valves in the vicinity that had not been previously identified,” Stone said. Consequently, the city’s engineer, HuittZollars, is making the requisite changes to the blueprints. The project is slated to be resubmitted to bidders in November and the state Transportation Commission is tentatively scheduled to award the contract in December. Construc-
tion would start in mid-January or early February 2019, Stone said. Voters in The Village approved a $10.38 million bond issue Jan. 9 that included $8.5 million to rehabilitate 26 streets totaling approximately 16 miles; traffic signal improvements at three major intersections; and to construct almost 7.8 miles of sidewalks along nine streets.
Taste of the Northwest attendees join the jet set
Pilot and emcee Brian Hancock describes live auction items to those who attended the NW OKC Chamber’s 10th Annual Taste of the Northwest, which took off in the Atlantic Aviation hangar at Wiley Post Airport and featured a flight theme. Fifteen local restaurants and catering companies served up samples of the best on their menus in a competition for a People’s Choice Award.
Above: Jim Palmer and his wife Billie Rodely, a former NW OKC Chamber board member. At left: Jeff Cooper and Debbie Lowery, the chamber’s immediate pastchairman and Taste of the Northwest chairman. At right: Flight crew members Ellie Wright and Ashley Spence serve popcorn to attendees.
- Photos by Rose Lane
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Students
Casady women’s volleyball moving into a new era T
he Casady women’s volleyball team has been in a slump for the past few years and finished with a record of 8-18 last year. The team has struggled to make the SPC Tournament in over 10 years. The Cyclones’ struggle exists for many reasons, including coaching changes and inconsistent play. However, last year, a glimmer of hope appeared as the team won 8 games – much more than previous years. This year, that glimmer has sparked Casady women’s vol-
by Brandon Trachtenberg
CASADY COMMUNITY
leyball into a new era. Team captain Anna Payne (‘19) is the only senior on the team. She has noticed a transformation of the program over her four years, stating that this year, “there is a new energy and the girls really want to work hard to win.” With only four returning varsity
players — Anna Payne, Olivia Uhland (‘20), Ellen Shafer (‘21), Annakate Ross (’20) — the team needed some new and fresh talent. Jaiden Lydick (‘20), Georgia West (‘22), Jordyn Turner (‘21), and Lizzie Lees (‘22) top the list for new players. These new players have definitely made an impact on the attitude of the team. According to Payne, the team’s goals the last few years have been to “change the culture of the team,” but now “it’s time to win games.” Talent doesn’t mean anything if it fails to work hard. However, that is not the case for the
The Casady women’s volleyball team, armed with fresh talent, is off to a great start.
Cyclones. Payne said that the team has “bought into (its) goal
for the season,” which is “to give everything it has” in order to
win. With their first time on the court together, the Cyclones placed second in the Bethany Invitational. The team went on to win 7 of its first 10 games. Already on a hot start, the Cyclones will look to only improve as the season goes on and SPC counters begin. This season marks a new and exciting time for the Casady women’s volleyball team. The Cyclones not only have chance at a winning season but also a chance to make the SPC Tournament for the first time in over 10 years. Payne said that “this (season) is definitely the best opportunity” the team has at making SPC.
New stadium going up at PC North A
stadium is all that Putnam City North is missing to make the school complete and all that is about to change. In mid 2017, Globe Construction started work on the new football stadium for PCN student and athletes. Long over are the days of travelling to a different campus, even for home games. Our new stadium is expected to be done in late 2018 or early
by Hannah Clarmont
PANTHER PROGRESS
2019. All the students and staff members are super excited for the development of our very own stadium, and it shows in our spirits. The stadium especially hits home with the people close to it, like Head football coach Ryan Laverty. “I think the stadium will make us perform better, while also creating a more community feel around North. People are more likely to come to games if they don’t
The new stadium at Putnam City North is expected to be completed in late 2018 or early 2019.
have to travel out of the way to go,” Laverty said. The ability to play on our own field also raises expectations of increased performance, due to “home field advantage.” “There is absolutely nothing better than being able to play on your very own field,” Laverty said. Hopefully, a stadium to call our own will inspire players. With all the excite-
ment surrounding the stadium, there has been some hostility and misinformation spread around. The stadium was funded with bond money, and that money therefore could only be used for building projects. No school is perfect and there’s always room for improvement, but the creation of the stadium was not an irresponsible one. “I think the stadium will create a sense of pride with our players, no one would want to lose in their own stadium,” junior Ajith Melakayil said. PCN’s stadium has some really interesting details that make it one of our coolest assets. “The PCN stadium press box is the tallest structure around and anyone who gets a chance to look out the windows will have sensational views of the city,” district Chief Communications Officer Steve Lindley said. The possibilities of holding graduation ceremonies in the stadium also arise. The addition of this new stadium brings many possibilities for our athletes and students.
Religion
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Christian Business Men’s Connection to honor former Assessor Mike Means Mike Means will be honored during the Christian Business Men’s Connection’s 25th annual Salt and Light Dinner, Tuesday, Oct. 9. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum. Mike Means is an Oklahoma City native and a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. He is the executive vice president of the Oklahoma State Home Builders Association, coordinating state and legislative initiatives affecting the homebuilding industry and serving as the association’s chief lobbyist. Prior to this, Means served as Oklahoma County Assessor for 10 years. During his time in elected office, Means brought much needed reform to the office of county assessor including the updating of the GIS (Geographic Information System). In addition, he made the Oklahoma County Assessor website more interactive for users to find property. Active with the interdenominational ministry of Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) for over 20 years,
MIKE MEANS
Mike became the teaching leader for the North Oklahoma City Men’s Group in 2004. This new volunteer role came at a price, as BSF Teaching Leaders cannot hold an elected office. Faithful to follow where God led him, Mike resigned from the county assessor’s office and joined the Home Builders Association while taking on teaching responsibilities with BSF Bible Study. Mike and his wife Mary, a school teacher, have two children and seven grandchildren. Table sponsorships and
individual tickets can be purchased at cbmc.live/ salt18. CBMC provides events, workshops, resources and one-on-one discipleship — all for the purpose of training and preparing believers to engage other men with the Gospel. One-On-One: Our focus is on building life-on-life relationships: professional businessmen living in community with one another, united by a love for Christ and a desire to make him known in Oklahoma for the glory of God. Forums: CBMC Forums consist of 5-8 Christian businessmen owners with a trained moderator, meeting monthly to help each other apply God's Word to their business and personal lives through the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and Godly wisdom with confidentiality. Events: As a part of our mission to make Christ known in Oklahoma, we host a variety of public events annually to introduce CBMC to a larger audience and to create opportunities for connecting with lost people in our community.
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STATE QUESTION
ANALYSIS STATE QUESTION Allow Optometrists & Opticians to Operate in Retail Stores
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INITIATIVE PETITION 415 STATE QUESTION 793 This measure adds a new Section 3 to Article 20 of the Oklahoma Constitution. Under the new Section, no law shall infringe on optometrists’ or opticians’ ability to practice within a retail mercantile establishment, discriminate against optometrists or opticians based on the location of their practice, or require external entrances for optometric offices within retail mercantile establishments. No law shall infringe on retail mercantile establishments’ ability to sell prescription optical goods and services. The Section allows the Legislature to restrict optometrists from performing surgeries within retail mercantile establishments, limit the number of locations at which an optometrist may practice, maintain optometric licensing requirements, require optometric offices to be in a separate room of a retail mercantile establishment, and impose health and safety standards. It does not prohibit optometrists and opticians from agreeing with retail mercantile establishments to limit their practice. Laws conflicting with this Section are void. The Section defines “laws,” “optometrist,” “optician,” “optical goods and services,” and “retail mercantile establishment.” SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? FOR THE PROPOSAL — YES AGAINST THE PROPOSAL — NO
SUMMARY: This measure, which was placed on the ballot after a successful initiative petition and Supreme Court challenge, amends the state Constitution. It precludes the state from stopping an optometrist or optician’s ability to practice within a retail establishment or discriminate against optometrists or opticians based on the location of their practice. External entrances for optometric offices within retail establishments would no longer be required. The Legislature could pass laws to restrict optometrists from performing surgeries within retail establishments, limit the number of locations at which an optometrist may practice and maintain optometric licensing requirements. It also requires optometric offices to be in a separate room of a retail establishment and imposes health and safety standards. Current law bans eye clinics from operating inside retail stores. SUPPORTERS OF THE CHANGE SAY it gives Oklahoma consumers more choices in eye care and the purchase of prescribed glasses and contact lenses. If passed, Oklahoma would join 47 other states that allow optometrists and opticians to work inside stores like Wal-Mart and Costco. OPPONENTS SAY it gives large retailers too much power and will eventually drive smaller, independent optometrists out of the market. That eliminates competition and could raise prices. Also, they say putting retail optometry in the Oklahoma Constitution limits the legislature’s ability to make changes quickly if there are unintended consequences from the amendment.
STATE QUESTION Marsy’s Law Crime Victim Rights Amendment
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LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM 371 STATE QUESTION 794 This measure amends the provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution that guarantees certain rights for crime victims. These rights would now be protected in a manner equal to the defendant’s rights. The measure would also make changes to victim’s rights, including: (1) expanding the court proceedings at which a victim has the right to be heard; (2) adding a right to reasonable protection; (3) adding a right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; (4) adding a right to talk with the prosecutor; and (5) allowing victims to refuse interview requests from the defendant’s attorney without a subpoena. The Oklahoma Constitution currently grants victims’ rights to crime victims and their family members. This measure would instead grant these rights to crime victims and those directly harmed by the crime. Victims would no longer have a constitutional right to know the defendant’s location following arrest, during prosecution, and while sentenced to confinement or probation, but would have the right to be notified of the defendant’s release or escape from custody. Under this measure, victims would have these rights in both adult and juvenile proceedings. Victims would be able to assert these rights in court, and the court would be required to act promptly. SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? FOR THE PROPOSAL — YES AGAINST THE PROPOSAL — NO
SUMMARY: The amendment, known as Marsy’s Law, requires state courts and prosecutors keep crime victims informed of proceedings on their case. It is often done informally or through victim assistance programs. It adds to several other crime victim rights added to the Constitution in 1996. Lawmakers voted to put the measure to a vote of the people. Six other states — California, The above State Questions and summaries were provided to Editors and Web Sites around Oklahoma by the:
Oklahoma Press Association The summaries reflect the stated opinions of both sides. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions on okcfriday.com, Editorials.
Five state questions will appear on the Nov. 8 general election ballot. Legislative Referendums are placed on the ballot by the Oklahoma Legislature. Initiative Petitions are placed on the ballot by gathering signatures from citizens. Each question is reprinted here as it will appear on the ballot followed by a brief summary.
Illinois, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Ohio — have similar measures although Montana’s law was struck down by its Supreme Court. SUPPORTERS OF THE CHANGE SAY defendants should not have more rights than crime victims. Victims and their families should be heard in matters such as plea bargaining and sentencing, they argue. OPPONENTS FEAR overburdened courts and prosecutors will have to hire additional staff to keep up with cases. In addition, allowing victims and family members to testify at every stage of a court hearing could interfere with a defendant’s right to a fair trial or parole hearing. The legal challenge in Montana involved including too many separate issues on a single ballot vote.
STATE QUESTION Governor and Lieutenant Governor Joint Ticket
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LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM 372 STATE QUESTION 798 This measure will add a provision to the Oklahoma Constitution to change the manner in which the Governor and Lieutenant Governor are elected. Currently, voters cast one vote for their preferred candidate for Governor and a separate vote for their preferred candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Under this measure, if approved, candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor for the same party will run together on a single ticket and voters will cast one vote for their preferred ticket. The measure requires the Legislature to establish procedures for the joint nomination and election of candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. If passed, this new election format will be used beginning in the 2026 general election cycle. SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? FOR THE PROPOSAL — YES AGAINST THE PROPOSAL — NO
SUMMARY: Lawmakers put this issue on the November ballot. Occasionally, the state’s Governor and Lieutenant Governor belong to different political parties. That scenario could lead to officials working against each other. Oklahoma would not be alone in such an endeavor to prevent this scenario. The governor and lieutenant governor run on the same ticket in 26 states. Seventeen states have separate votes similar to Oklahoma. The other states do not have a lieutenant governor or the position is designated as a top legislator. If voters approve, it will be up to the legislature to come up with a procedure for the joint nomination and election of the candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Some states hold separate primaries and others require Governors to pick their running mates, much like a President picks a vice presidential running mate. SUPPORTERS SAY it gives the state’s top leaders a unified vision and better coordination. Combining the two, they argue, would draw more media attention to the secondary office and better inform voters. OPPONENTS FEAR combining the ticket gives the Governor too much power. In addition, a governor forced out of office, they say, should be replaced by a lieutenant governor more independent of the outgoing administration.
STATE QUESTION New Reserve Fund for Oil and Gas Revenue
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LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM 373 STATE QUESTION NO. 800 This measure would create a new fund called “The Oklahoma Vision Fund” in the Oklahoma Constitution. Money could be appropriated to the Fund. Beginning July 1, 2020, five percent (5%) of gross production taxes on both oil and gas would be deposited into the Fund. After that fiscal year, the percentage would increase by two-tenths percentage points each year. Other monies could be deposited into the Fund if provided by law. The State Treasurer would deposit four percent (4%) of the principal amount of the Fund into the State General Revenue Fund each year. The Fund would be subject to an investment standard known as the prudent investor rule. The Fund could be invested in stocks and similar securities. Not more than five percent (5%) of the monies in the Fund could be used for payment of debt obligations issued by the State of Oklahoma, state government entities or local government entities. SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? FOR THE PROPOSAL — YES AGAINST THE PROPOSAL — NO
islature would also remain part of the fund. Four percent of the average annual amount in the fund over the preceding five years would flow into the state’s General Revenue Fund. Up to five percent of the fund’s balance could be used to pay state debt or local government debt. If approved, the Oklahoma Vision Fund would be the state’s third budget reserve fund, behind the Constitutional Reserve (Rainy Day) fund and the legislature-created Revenue Stabilization fund. No more than five percent of the fund could be used to pay off state or local government debts. SUPPORTERS SAY by creating such a trust fund, the state is preparing for anticipated declines in oil and gas production and helping to meet future budget needs. A wellinvested fund will grow over time and create a revenue stream that future legislators can appropriate, they say. OPPONENTS SAY creating yet another trust fund diverts too much state tax money away from Oklahoma’s current needs. They also argue the state should not be paying debt obligations that belong to local governments.
STATE QUESTION Allow Building Fund Revenue for School Operations
SUMMARY: This question was placed on the ballot by lawmakers. Public school districts in Oklahoma are allowed to use five mills ($5 for every $1,000 of assessed value) of property tax dollars for building funds, which can include such expenses as repairs, maintenance, upkeep and construction on district property. State Question 801 removes that Constitutional restriction and gives individual school districts the authority to use more property tax dollars for day-to-day operations such as teacher salaries or additional employees. It would not increase revenue for schools since all Oklahoma school districts tax at the maximum 44 total mills allowed. SUPPORTERS SAY the change would create more district competition and give them greater spending flexibility. Districts with lower property values could raise teacher salaries to attract highly-qualified teachers. OPPONENTS SAY the proposal could lead to more disparity and inequity among rich and poor districts. They say it does not create any more tax revenue and is merely a way to shift more of the burden of teacher salaries from the state Legislature to local school boards. For more information about State Questions, see the Oklahoma State Election Board website at www.ok.gov/elections/Election_Info/ State_Question_info.html or the Oklahoma Secretary of State website at www.sos.ok.gov/gov/ state_questions.aspx
SUMMARY: The Oklahoma Vision Fund, put on the ballot by lawmakers, would set aside 5 percent of oil and gas gross production taxes into a trust fund beginning July 1, 2020. That percentage would increase each year by two tenths of a percent. Earnings from the fund’s investments and other appropriations directed there by the leg-
801
LEGISLATIVE REFERENDUM 374 STATE QUESTION 801 This measure amends Section 10 of Article 10 of the Oklahoma Constitution. It expands the uses permitted for certain ad valorem taxes levied by a school district. Currently, tax revenue is placed in a building fund. The fund is changed to allow use for operations. The operations would be those deemed necessary by a school district. SHALL THE PROPOSAL BE APPROVED? FOR THE PROPOSAL — YES AGAINST THE PROPOSAL NO
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Redbud Classic
Race Directors Sara Sweet and Patty Anthony. The two will “co-anchor” the 2019 event in anticipation of Anthony’s retirement. Redbud Classic Board of Directors, from left: Top row, Kenny Wooldridge, Anytime Fitness; Dominic Dangora, Cornerstone Homes; Sandy Winkelmann, SSM Health St. Anthony; Kenny Reinbold, Express Services, Inc.; Sohrab Bassiri, Boeing; Craig Parker, Redbud vice president; and Katylee Moehlenbrock, Redbud secretary; and bottom row, Anna Bledsoe, Redbud treasurer; Jodi Cole, McAfee & Taft; Jordan Cole, Paycom; Megan Barnes, LA Sun & Sport; Lindsay Watson, MidFirst Bank; Patty Anthony and Sara Sweet, Redbud Race directors.
Redbud 2019 to benefit Teach for America The Redbud Classic, Oklahoma City’s oldest local racing tradition of fitness, fun and philanthropy, announced that Teach For America – Oklahoma City is its 2019 beneficiary. Proceeds raised from Redbud’s 37th annual race weekend scheduled for April 6-7, 2019, will further Teach For America’s mission to ensure students in Central Oklahoma have access to the high-quality educational opportunities they deserve. The announcement was made at a Board of Director’s kickoff event celebrating the race’s 37th anniversary year at the home of Redbud Executive Director Patty Anthony. The event also welcomed new board members and recognized the 2018-2019 Board Officers. The new board members are: Megan Barnes, LA Sun & Sport; Sohrab Bassiri, The Boeing Company; Jordan Cole, Pay-
Longtime Redbud supporter Cyndi Mullins and Nichols Hills Police Chief Steven Cox.
com; Jodi Cole, McAfee Taft; Dominic Dangora, Cornerstone Homes; Nathan Elliott, NEWS 9; Kenny Reinbold, Express Employment Professionals; Lindsay Watson, MidFirst Bank; Sandy Winkelmann, SSM Health St. Anthony; and Kenny Wooldridge, AnyTime Fitness. The 2018-2019 board officers are:
President Sandra Payne, Vice President Craig Parker, Secretary Katylee Moehlenbrock and Treasurer Anna Bledsoe. The Redbud Classic features 10-, 33- and 45-Mile Bike Tours, timed 5k and 10K runs, a OneMile Kids’ Fun Run, a Two-Mile Walk and a Baby Stroller Derby. The race promotes healthy living for Oklahoma families and improves the quality of life for the community. Annually, 5,000 athletes participate in the Redbud events, not including the nearly 800 children who run in the free One-Mile Kids’ Fun Run. Registration for all events will open in November. Oklahoma City area nonprofits annually apply to the Redbud Classic as potential beneficiaries. Redbud is now to taking applications for 2020 recipients. For information on how to apply, email info@redbud.org.
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Students
Harding Charter gearing up for arts festival M
usicians are practicing, artists are creating and a variety of guests are preparing for a day of music, art, food and fun for the second annual Harding Charter Prep Arts Festival. The auditorium will be busy with performers from across the metro, including Jeremy Thomas, of the Jeremy Thomas Quartet; Charlotte Dumesnil, of the society of composers; and Dr. Michael Geib, of the University of Central Oklahoma, as well as a guitar ensemble from UCO. “I'm so excited to
by Nikita Lewchuck CHARTER CHATTER
have Jeremy [Thomas] back,” said band director Kelli Taylor. “He was phenomenal at the Black History Month assembly in the winter and the audience really enjoyed him. I hope that people will come and hear him play because he really is special.” HCP students will also perform as part of the band, choir and
orchestra showcases. The band will perform two pieces: “Snakes!” and “Air from County Derry,” an arrangement of “Oh, Danny Boy.” “It’s a really interesting and challenging piece, especially the high parts,” said senior Maddie VanSwearingen. The orchestra will perform “Dragon Dances” and a movement from “Deerpath Triptych.” Students on the speech and debate team will be performing in the drama room upstairs. The advanced choir
will also perform. Their three pieces are “Besame Mucho,” “The Parting Glass” and the Russian Crocodile Birthday song. In addition to performing arts, there will be several visual arts and craft displays, including community members and students from the school's visual arts program. Face painting will also be available for children or anyone else who wishes to be decorated by the school’s art students. Blue Sage Studios will have an exhibit featuring glasswork by Drew Ackerman and
pieces will be available for purchase. William Walker Larason will represent Factory Obscura. Rowland Woodworking will be there as well, curated by the husband of Christen Rowland, a previous science teacher at Harding. The festival will also feature one of Harding’s own: Photography teacher Colton Dudley will show some of his work. The will be a variety of foods available from Ryan Parrot of Picasso Cafe, located in the Paseo, and El Kiosko, a Carribean
and Mexican-focused food truck. Wahoo Cookies, The Small Bite OK and Kona Ice will be providing the dessert options, and as ever, Leslie Piccolo will be selling homemade jams and relishes in addition to her famous spicy “Piccolo crackers.” The arts festival will be on Saturday, Oct. 13. Doors will open at 9:45 a.m. and performances begin at 10 a.m. The festival will close at 3 p.m. Cost is $3 for students, $5 for adults and children six and under get in for free.
Heritage Hall students help nonprofits during Service Day O n Wednesday, Heritage Hall Upper School students and faculty took time to participate in what has become a favorite yearly tradition – Service Day. Working together in advisory groups, students and faculty enjoyed the opportunity to make a difference in the community
YLOK apps available
by David Turner
HALL HAPPENINGS
by volunteering at one of the following area nonprofits: Boys and Girls Club of Oklahoma City,
Infant Crisis Services, Positive Tomorrows Elementary School, Central Oklahoma Humane Society, Little Light School, Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, Citizens Caring for Children, Moore Food and Resource Center, Special Care, City Rescue Mission and Food Resource Center, OKC Beauti-
Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program, is now accepting applications for its 2019 Youth Leadership Oklahoma (YLOK) class. The application deadline is Wednesday, Dec. 5 by 5 p.m. Applicants must be high
ful, Spero Project: Serving Refugee Families, Cleats for Kids, OU Children's Hospital, Western Village Stanley Hupfeld Academy, Edmond HOPE Center, Peppers Ranch, Western Village Stanley Hupfeld Academy: Field Day with Grade 4 and Free to Live Animal Sanctuary.
school juniors or homeschooled equivalent with at least a 3.25 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Youth Leadership Oklahoma accepts 50 class members each year. The program includes a weeklong journey across the state with pur-
Common tasks included cleaning, organizing, providing personal interaction, and offering creative insight. At the conclusion of their shifts, advisory groups reflected on their volunteer experiences over lunch before returning to campus. The annual Service Day honors the Charg-
pose to introduce high school students between their junior and senior years to state leaders, issues, resources and cultural treasures of Oklahoma. The program dates for YLOK Class 19 will be June 2-7, 2019. Applications may be
er Code – to learn with honor, lead with courage and serve with compassion – and illustrates the importance Heritage Hall places on service learning. I’m thankful to attend a school where faculty, staff, and students hold themselves to high levels of servitude and leadership.
downloaded at www.leadershipoklahoma.com or requested by calling the LOK office at 405-848-0001. Completed applications must be received in the Leadership Oklahoma office, located at 5500 N. Western, Suite 142, Oklahoma City.
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After reading and watching fashion trends and expert’s picks for what’s hot this fall, I have decided it is “anything goes!” Almost anything you can think of is popular for fall…even white booties are back! I am convinced that you just cannot
By Jennifer Clark
go wrong with your style. Be confident about what you are wearing and it will look great. If you think you might need assistance, please consult our local boutique owners and their knowledgeable staff to help you get on-trend for this exciting fall season.
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Buffalo Ally -
Full Spectrum Optometry This season match your accessories to your eye glasses. Take that fall yellow scarf & pair it with a brown tortoise frame for an extra pop of color! Use your fave shape to pick your favorite pair of glasses. A circular face pairs well with a rectangle frame. Dr. Bridget Motley, owner
Come by and see our fabulous collection of Pendleton, Johnny Was, BrynWalker, Kleen and many others for Fall, exclusive to us. Ally Buffalo, owner
Cindi Shelby For the Fall Fashion sectionhead to toe winter white is currently a major trend, with white boots/booties still the favorite choice for completing the look. Another big trend is the 80’s Redux with strong shoulders and lots of black. The ultimate glam power women! Cindi Shelby, WORTH NEW YORK
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Mo’s Carousel is open With the closing of Crossroads Mall/Plaza Mayor Mall in south Oklahoma City, owners Michael Dillard and Roddy Bates had a carousel on their hands that needed a new home. When Oklahoman business reporter Steve Lackmeyer learned of the situation, he got in touch with Maureen Heffernan, executive director of Myriad Botanical Gardens, to suggest the Gardens as a possible venue for the carousel. Heffernan reached out to Dillard and Bates who ultimately offered to donate the carousel to the Gardens because it was the perfect location – the covered pavilion near the Children’s Garden. As the donation was finalized, Lee Allan Smith stepped up to raise operating funds by coordinating and securing sponsorship
of each of the carousel figurines from private donors. Smith, who has been a champion of the Gardens from its beginning, also facilitated a naming opportunity with LaDonna and Herman Meinders, longtime supporters of the Gardens. They chose to honor their friend and executive administrator, Mo Grotjohn. The carousel will now be referred to as Mo’s Carousel at Myriad Gardens. Mo’s Carousel includes everything from its previous location, excluding the blue and white canopy top. It features handcarved wooden horses and figurines from the Allan Herschell Company which at one time was the most prolific makers of carousels in the country. Cost is $2 per ride. The token machine for the carousel takes credit cards and cash.
The OKC Orchestra League held a General Membership meeting at the Will Rogers Theatre Event Center. A buffet dinner of mixed green salad, green beans, scalloped potatoes, airline chicken and assorted bite size desserts was served. Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate was the special guest speaker and members were treated to stories of growing up in Germany and his introduction to music. Each table featured an invitation to the Maestro's Ball, celebrating the Orchestra League’s 70th anniversary, Friday, October 26, at the OKC Golf and Country. For more information contact 6014245 or okcorchestraleague.org.
Putnam City Schools donate $100,000 to cancer research at OMRF For more than four decades, Putnam City Schools have held bake sales, car washes, carnivals and 5K runs, all in the name of supporting medical research. This tradition continued as Putnam City leaders presented the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation with a check for $100,000 to support cancer research at the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit. In the 43 years since former PC teacher Lois Thomas launched the grassroots fundraising efforts, countless Putnam City students, teachers and families have raised more than $3.6 million to combat cancer. Cancer drive funds have paid for research projects, lab-
oratory supplies and established the Putnam City Schools Distinguished Chair in Cancer Research, which is held by OMRF scientist Linda Thompson, Ph.D. “OMRF is grateful to have this continued, long-lasting support from Putnam City, and we honor that commitment every day in labs across our campus,” said Thompson. “These students are making a real difference in the fight against this horrible disease.” Work at OMRF has created an experimental drug that is now undergoing clinical trials at the Stephenson Cancer Center to treat patients suffering from glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer. Other foundation
scientists are studying problems that arise during cell division, a crucial issue in a disease that is marked by uncontrolled division of abnormal cells. “I’m so proud that generations of Putnam City students, school staff and parents have invested in research to fight cancer,” said Dr. Fred Rhodes, superintendent of Putnam City Schools. “What Putnam City and OMRF have is a rare partnership – a school district supporting research scientists in their efforts to better understand disease and develop new and more potent treatments. But it’s a relationship that has worked, not just for the two organizations but for the betterment of all.”
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-1398 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Lela M. Ellison, ) Petitioner, ) and ) Mickey D. Snead, ) Respondent. ) NOTICE BY PUBLICATION THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA TO THE ABOVE NAMED RESPONDENT: Mickey D. Snead GREETINGS: You will take notice that you have been sued in the above names Court by the above petitioner, for a Dissolution of Marriage on the grounds of incompatibility and that unless you answer the petition filed by the petitioner in said Court on or before the 17 day of October, 2018, said Petition will be taken as true and judgement granting to the petitioner a Dissolution of Marriage, annulling, canceling, setting aside and holding for naught the marriage contract with you and for other relief and orders rendered according to the prayer thereof. WITNESS my hand and the seal of said Court this 5 day of September, 2018. SUBSCRIBER AND SWORN to before me this 4th day of October, 2018. Petitioner: /s/Lela Ellison Notary: /s/Cecelia Spain (SEAL) My commission expires: 09/15/2021 Commission Number: 09007717 (Published in OKC Friday, Friday, September 28, 2018; Friday, October 5, 2018; Friday, October 12, 2018) IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF OKLAHOMA COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA Case No. FD-2018-614 IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF: Joyce Whitaker, Petitioner, -andStephan Whitaker, Respondent.
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Strong colors for fall gaining importance are Navy and Brown as basics. Of course boots of every style are an essential. Barbara Smola, owner
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SJ Haggard There is a return to classics this fall in rich earth tones of dark olive, brown, rust and deep wine mixed with greys and navy. Classic flannel, plaid shirts and the softest cashmeres and Marino wools from Europe. Sweaters, coats, vests, and jackets that will excite the heart! Every volt of corduroy pants from Germany and Italy in today’s new fits are sleek and comfortable due to added stretch to the weave. This fall is going to be the most exciting season in years. Steve Haggard, owner
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our local experts say. . . Kokopelli One of my favorite fall trends is definitely all the plaid we are seeing in jackets, dresses and pants! It's such an easy way to transition your look from Saturday night to Monday morning. A plaid blazer over a slip dress is great for date night, super casual over a tee shirt and jeans for brunch, and then goes back to work with you on Monday! Karen Marquis, owner
Balliets Go west this season with lux details and rich texture. Prairie inspired looks include florals for fall. Reach for your soft florals and layer them with cords, velvets, cashmere & fur. Throw a sweater or cardigan over your favorite midi dress or skirt and belt it. Add velvet booties or western inspired boots for even more flare. Our favorite print is
back! Keep animal prints chic by pairing them with flats and subtle neutrals. We love a silk leopard blouse, belt, bootie or mule for fall! Samia Harroz, Art Directing/Styling
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CK & Co. Softness meets structure — Menswear for women with eclectic print mixing — Leopard contrasts
beautifully with crisp Prince of Wales plaid — Cashmere, corduroy, velvets and fur — Vibrant colors of crimson spruce and wine — Clothing to be loved and lived in!
Above all remember to wear what makes you smile, because that, lovely one, is the most beautiful accessory of all! Krista Anne, owner
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Krista Anne's This season is all about expressing yourself through color-- from hand painted leather to elegant embroidery, the details speak volumes. Be bold through this season’s vibrant colors of Ultra-Violet, Ceylon Yellow or Valiant Poppy. Look for statement jewelry and patterns that will speak to your stronger style such as plaids, color blocking or floral motifs. Express understated elegance by choosing more muted tones such as Red Pear, Martini Olive or Quetzal Green. Look for smaller details that will set you apart while not overwhelming your personality. Don’t underestimate the power of an elegant boot or colorful handbag to accomplish this.
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